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| Albany, CA
Friends of Albany Library
Community Center
1247 /1249 Marin Avenue
510-526-3720
Enter at front (Marin Avenue side) of the building
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May
Watch this spot for the next big sale!
Ongoing
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| American Canyon, CA
American Canyon Library
300 Crawford Way
707-644-1136
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Ongoing
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| Antioch, CA
Antioch Library
501 W. 18th St.
925-757-9224
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Feb 4 - 6, 2027; May 6 - 8, 2027; Aug 5 - 7, 2027
- Thu noon-6, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-3:30
- Preview: Thu 10-noon, Friends
- "Hundreds" of books; sorted; $1 or less; Sat $7/bag
Ongoing
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| Aromas, CA
Aromas Branch Library
Carpenteria & Blohm
408-726-3240
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Ongoing
- Wed, Thu 1-6, Fri, Sat 11-4
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| Atherton, CA
Atherton Library
2 Dinklespiel Station Lane
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Ongoing
- Daily during library hours
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| Belmont, CA
Friends of Belmont Library
Book Nook
7 Twin Pines Ln, Twin Pines Park
650-593-5650
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Bookstore
- 2nd Sat & following Sun and 4th Fri & following Sat, every other month, noon-4
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| Belmont, CA
Belmont Public Library
1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
650-593-5650
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Bookstore
- Library hours
- .50-$3
- Some books sold online
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| Benicia, CA
Benicia Library
150 East L St.
707-746-4343
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Nov 14; Dec 12; Jan 9, 2027; Feb 13, 2027; March 13, 2027; April 10, 2027; May 8, 2027; June 12, 2027; July 10, 2027; Aug 14, 2027
- Sat 10-4
- Preview: Thu 6-8pm, Friends; join at door
- 50,000 books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$10
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| Burlingame, CA
Burlingame Public Library
480 Primrose Rd.
650-773-6295
(Bellevue entrance)
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April
- Thu 2-6, Fri noon-4, Sat 10-4, Sun noon-4
- 7,000+ books; 100% donated; 25% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$3
- Books over $20 sold online only
- Credit cards accepted
Ongoing
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| Calistoga, CA
Calistoga Library
1108 Myrtle St.
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 2 bookshelves of books; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2; children's .25-.50; CDs, DVDs $1
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| Campbell, CA
Campbell Library
77 Harrison Ave
408-866-1991
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Nov 14; Dec 12; Jan 9, 2027; Feb 13, 2027; March 13, 2027; April 10, 2027; May 8, 2027; June 12, 2027; July 10, 2027; Aug 14, 2027
- Sat 10-1
- 1,000 books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $1-$10
- Some books sold online
- Credit cards accepted
Ongoing
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| Capitola, CA
Capitola Branch Library Book Store
Capitola Mall
1855 41st Ave.
831-854-7560
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Ongoing
- Sun 1-6, Mon noon-3, Tue 11-2, Wed noon-6, Thu 11-5, Sat 10-6
- Thousands of books; 100% donated; sorted; $1-$2
- Valuable books sold online
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| Castro Valley, CA
Castro Valley Library
3600 Norbridge Ave
510-733-3285
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Dec 5 - 6; April; Aug
- Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4
- Preview: Fri 6-8, Friends
- no buyer restrictions; Sun $5/bag (provided)
- Quality books are sold in our Book Store or online
Bookstore
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| Clayton, CA
Clayton Community Library
6125 Clayton Rd
925-673-9009
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April
- Sat 10-6, Sun noon-4
- Preview: Friday 4-7, Friends; join at door
- 15,000 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; children's .50; Most $1; Sun noon-2, half price; 2pm $3/bag (provided)
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| Concord, CA
Concord Library
2900 Salvio St.
925-646-5455
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Ongoing
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| Corte Madera, CA
Hospice by the Bay
Area at Book Passage
51 Tamal Vista Blvd.
415-526-5619
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Ongoing
- Mon-Sat 9-9:30, Sun 9-9
- Paperbacks 1/2 off printed price; hardcovers 1/3 off printed price
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| Crockett, CA
Crockett Library
991 Loring Ave
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Ongoing
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| Cupertino, CA
Cupertino Library Friends Book Store
10800 Torre Ave
408-446-1677
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Bookstore
- Library hours
- 150 books; 100% donated; 65% hardcover; sorted; $1-$5
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| Cupertino, CA
De Hart Library
De Anza College
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd
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May
- Library hours: Mon-Thu 8-8, Fri 8-4
- $1-$3
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| Danville, CA
Danville Library
400 Front St
925-938-7323
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Bookstore
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| Dixon, CA
Friends of Dixon Public Library
Friendly Bookworm
230 N First St
707-624-0144
(next to library)
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Bookstore
- Wed 11-5:30, Thu 2-6, Fri 11-2, Sat noon-3
- 4,000 books; 90% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .10-.50; CDs, DVDs $1; collectibles, antique, finer, VHS, audio, mags as priced
- Not picked over. Dealers are welcome, however, we don't sell children's books to dealers.
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| Dublin, CA
Dublin Library
200 Civic Plaza
925-803-7252
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Dec 5
- Sat noon-3
- 2,500 books; 80% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
- Credit cards accepted
March
- Sat 11-4, Sun 1-4
- Preview: Sat 9-11, Friends; join at door
- 10,000+ books; 80% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
- A few books removed to sell online
- Credit cards accepted
Ongoing
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| El Sobrante, CA
El Sobrante Library
4191 Appian Way
(plaza behind library)
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Dec 5; Jan 2, 2027; Feb 6, 2027; March 6, 2027; April 3, 2027; May 1, 2027; June 5, 2027; July 3, 2027; Aug 7, 2027
- Sat noon-2
- Preview: Sat 10-noon, Friends only
- not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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| Fairfield, CA
Fairfield-Suisun Community Library
1150 Kentucky St.
707-434-9434
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Bookstore
- Monday - Thursday afternoons
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| Gilroy, CA
Gilroy Public Library
350 W 6th St
408-842-8208
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Nov 14; Dec 12; Jan 9, 2027; Feb 13, 2027; March 13, 2027; April 10, 2027; May 8, 2027; June 12, 2027; July 10, 2027; Aug 14, 2027
- 2nd Sat of each month - Bag sale
- not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
- Credit cards accepted
Bookstore
- Mon, Wed 1-4, Tue 1-3, Thu 10-3, Fri 1-5,, plus 4th Sat of each month 10-1
- 10,000 books
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| Guerneville, CA
Guerneville Regional Library
14107 Armstrong Woods Rd.
707-869-9004
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Dec 5 - 6
- Sat 10-5:30, Sun 1-5
- 4,500 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
- Credit cards accepted
May; Aug
- Thu - Sat 10-5:30, Sun 1-5
- 4,000 books; 90% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
- Some books removed to sell online
- Credit cards accepted
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| Half Moon Bay, CA
Half Moon Bay Library
620 Correas St
650-726-2316
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Dec 5; Jan 16, 2027; Feb 20, 2027; March 20, 2027; April 17, 2027; May 15, 2027; June 19, 2027; July 17, 2027; Aug 21, 2027
- Sat 10-3
- Preview: 1/2 hour before Dec sale, Friends
- 1,200 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$3
- Volunteers may remove some valuable books
- Credit Cards accepted.
Ongoing
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| Hayward, CA
Hayward Public Library
888 C St
510-881-7980
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Nov 21; Dec 5; Dec 19; Jan 2, 2027; Jan 16, 2027; Feb 6, 2027; Feb 20, 2027; March 6, 2027; March 20, 2027; April 3, 2027; April 17, 2027; May 1, 2027; May 15, 2027; June 5, 2027; June 19, 2027; July 3, 2027; July 17, 2027; Aug 7, 2027; Aug 21, 2027
- 10:30-3:30
- 2,500+ books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .25-$10+
- Valuable books sold online
- Credit cards accepted
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| Hercules, CA
Hercules Library
109 Civic Dr
510-245-2420 x 103
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April
- Sat 10-5, Sun noon-4
- Preview: Sat 9-10, Friends, join at door
- 2,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1; Sun $4/paper grocery store bag (your own)
- Some valuable books removed
Bookstore
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| Hollister, CA
San Benito County Library
470 5th St.
831-205-1373
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Nov 14; Feb 13, 2027; March 13, 2027; April 10, 2027; May 8, 2027; June 12, 2027; July 10, 2027; Aug 14, 2027
- Sat 9-11:30
- 2,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; $1-$3
- Dealers may check out only during last half-hour of sale
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| Kensington, CA
Kensington Public Library
61 Arlington Ave
510-524-3043
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May 16, 2027
- Sun 10-4
- 5,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1 and up
Ongoing
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| Lafayette, CA
Friends Corner Book Shop
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd
925-283-1967 (recording only)
(1st St & Golden Gate Way)
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Bookstore
- Mon, Tue, Thu 10-6, Wed 10-8, Fri 10-5, Sat 9-1
- 25,000 books; sorted; plus CDs, DVDs & more; most $1-$3
- Approx 20% of our books have been checked for online sale
New donations daily. Parking in library lot & along street.
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| Larkspur, CA
Larkspur Library
at Larkspur City Hall
400 Magnolia Ave
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Ongoing
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| Lodi, CA
Lodi Public Library
201 W Locust St
209-333-5537 or 209-333-6800 x 2711
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Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 10-6, Sat 10-4, Sun noon-4
- 3,000 books; 100% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1
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| Los Altos, CA
Los Altos Library
13 S. San Antonio Rd
650-948-7683
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Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 10AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 10AM-7PM
- Sorted; Thousands of books, all subjects, plus DVDs, CDs, Blu-rays, puzzles
- Prices are marked, most books under $5
- Top quality books, many like new
- Shelves restocked daily; over 100 new books added each day
- Large selection of Children's books, Board Books to Young Adult
- Watch for short-term, temporary "Special Sales" & Pre-Holiday Sales
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| Los Altos, CA
Friends of the Los Altos Library
at New Los Altos Community Center
97 Hillview Avenue
INFO@losaltoslibraryfriends.org
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Feb; May; Aug
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 10-9, Fri-Sun 10-7
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| Los Gatos, CA
Friends of Los Gatos Library
at Los Gatos Civic Center
110 East Main St
408-399-5700
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Bookstore
- Tue 1-7, Thu 2-6pm, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun noon-5
- 10,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .50-$8
- Not picked over. No restrictions
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| Los Gatos, CA
Friends of Los Gatos Library Book Store
Second Hand Prose
100 Villa Ave
408-399-5700
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Bookstore
- Noon-5 (closed Mon, Wed). Open during Music in the Park on Sundays until 7
- 20,000 books
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| Marina, CA
Marina Library
190 Seaside Circle
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Dec 4 - 6; March 5 - 7, 2027; April 30 - May 2, 2027
- Fri, Sat 10-5, Sun 10-1
- $2-$4; Sun $10/bag
- Valuable books sold online
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| Martinez, CA
Martinez Library
740 Court St
925-646-2898
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May; Aug
- Sat 10:30-3
- Preview: Sat 9:30-10:30, Friends, join at door
- 2,000 books; 100% donated; 45% hardcover; sorted; $1-$2; $10/Bag sale
- No scanners until 2pm
- Credit cards accepted
Bookstore
- Tue-Fri noon-4, Sat 10-4
- 2,000 books; 99% donated; $1-$2
- Some books removed to sell online
- No scanners in bookstore
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| Menlo Park, CA
Menlo Park Public Library
800 Alma St
650-330-2521
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Nov 13 - 14
- Friends of Menlo Park ON-SITE BOOK SALE
- November 13 and 14, 2026
- Friday, 2 pm to 5 pm
- Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm
- Over 10,000 Books in All Categories
- Wide variety of adult fiction and non fiction
- Art, Music and Collectible Books
- CDs, DVDs, Games and Puzzles
- Loads of books for children and teens
- Books have not been picked over
- Most books priced at $1 or $2
- 100% donated and sorted by category
- Cash, Checks and Credit Cards accepted
- Sale will be held upstairs at the Main Library
- www.friendsmpl.org
- DON'T MISS IT!!!
March; July
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
Bookstore
- Open during library hours and replenished daily!
- 100% donated; 50% hardcover; 3,000+ Books, CDs, and DVDs; most priced $1 or $2
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| Mill Valley, CA
Mill Valley Public Library
375 Throckmorton Ave
415-389-4292 x 4732
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Dec 5
- Sat 10-4:30
- 10,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $3-$15
- Some books sold online
- Credit cards accepted (min $3)
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| Millbrae, CA
Millbrae Library
1 Library Ave
650-697-7607
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Ongoing
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| Milpitas, CA
Milpitas Public Library
160 N. Main St
408-262-1171
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Dec 4 - 6; March; June
- Fri, Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4
- Preview: Thu 5-8, Friends; join at door
- 15,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; Fri, Sat: books $1.50 per inch; Sun $5/bag
- Most books valued over $25 sold online
- Credit cards, GooglePay, ApplePay accepted
Bookstore
- Library hours
- Hundreds of books; 100% donated
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| Moraga, CA
Moraga Library
1500 St. Mary's Rd
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April
- Sat 9-1
- 10,500+ books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $.25-$3; noon: $5/bag (provided)
- Some donated books have been removed to sell in the Friends bookstore
- Some current textbooks sold online.
- Venmo accepted
Bookstore
- Tue noon-8, Wed, Thu 10-6, Fri, Sat 9-5
- 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted
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| Morgan Hill, CA
Morgan Hill Library
660 W. Main Ave
408-779-3995
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Feb; June
- Sat 10-3
- Preview: Sat 9-10, Friends; join at door
- 5,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1; 2pm bag sale: $6 including library book bag, $5 bring your own.
- Some books removed for Friends bookstore and online sales
- Teachers and non-profits may take books for free at the end of the sale, but must pre-register.
Bookstore
- Mon - Wed noon-5:30, Thu - Sat 10-4
- 3,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .25-$3
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| Mountain View, CA
Mountain View Public Library
585 Franklin St
650-526-7031
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Feb; May; Aug
- Sat 10:30-4, Sun 11-4
- Preview: Sat 9:30-10, Friends; join at door
- 5,000+ books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; $1 and up; Sun bag sale
- Some pulled to sell online
- No scanning
- Credit cards accepted
Bookstore
Our Lobby Shop is always decked out for the season and brimming with a great selection of gift-able books, boxed sets, cute stationery and hand-crafted items by local artists. Fresh stock every week. Drop in during our shop hours: Mon - Thu: 11:00am - 5:00pm. Fridays: Closed. Sat: 11:00am - 5:00pm. Sun: 1:00pm - 5:00pm. The Lobby Shop is located just inside the Library's main entrance.
Shop Online
Shop our eBay or Amazon storefronts for unique and valuable items, collectibles and memorabilia. Items usually ship within two business days using USPS.
Volunteer
The Friends of the Mountain View Public Library is an entirely volunteer-run organization. We are proud to announce that one of our longest-serving volunteers has been honored by the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce as '2026 Volunteer of the Year'. We offer volunteer opportunities year-round with full training and support. First-time volunteers and teens 14+ or older welcome!
Donations
Please stop by during the book sale or any of our donation days and hours: Mon: 10am-12pm, Wed: 11:30am-1:30pm, Fri: 1pm-3pm. First three Saturdays of the month: 10am-11:30am. We accept up to four bankers’ boxes or bags per visit.
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| Napa, CA
Napa Library
580 Coombs St.
707-253-4235
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Dec 6 - 13; May
- 10-6 daily except 1-4 Sunday
- Preview: Saturday prior 10-6, Friends; join at door
- 5,000+ books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$5
- Credit cards accepted
Ongoing
- Library hours
- Books, CDs, DVDs
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| Newark, CA
Newark Library
6300 Civic Terrace Ave
510-795-2627 x7
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Ongoing
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| Novato, CA
The Book Place
1608 Grant Avenue
415-209-0212
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Bookstore
- Tue-Sat 10-4
- 60+ categories of books, plus DVDs, CDs, sheet music, and puzzles
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| Oakland, CA
50% Off Sale!
Friends of Oakland Public Library
The Bookmark Bookstore
933 Broadway
510-444-0473
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Nov 21 - 23; Jan 16 - 18, 2027; Feb 20 - 22, 2027; March 20 - 22, 2027; April 17 - 19, 2027; May 15 - 17, 2027; June 19 - 21, 2027; July 17 - 19, 2027; Aug 21 - 23, 2027
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Don't Miss our upcoming 50% OFF SALE at the Bookmark Bookstore
Third Saturday and following Sunday and Monday of Each Month!!
50% off for Members on Saturday (100 item max, no scanners)
30% off for Everyone on Sunday (100 item max, no scanners)
30% off for Bulk Buyers ($500+ pre-discount) on Monday (unlimited items)
(scanning permitted Monday only!)
Membership can be purchased online here or in the store on the day of the sale
($25 per year, $15 for seniors and full-time students) to receive the Saturday discount.
Discounts apply to already low prices for books, CDs, DVDs, LPs, games, puzzles
comics, sheet music, maps, ephemera, and more!
Saturday, 11:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday 11:00am – 5:00pm
Monday 11:00am - 5:00pm
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The Bookmark Bookstore in Old Oakland
Sunday through Friday 11am to 5pm
Saturday 11am to 6pm
Owned and operated by the Friends of the Oakland Public Library
Staffed by volunteers
An eclectic, constantly changing selection!
Over 70,000 high-quality books and media
All sold at amazingly reasonable prices!
Shop our eBay or Amazon online stores for unique and collectable items
or Shop here at Bookshop.org!
Proceeds Benefit the Oakland Library
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Bookstore
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| Oakland, CA
College Preparatory School
Buttner Auditorium
6100 Broadway
510-652-0111
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Feb
- Sat 10-4, Sun 10-2
- Preview: Fri, College Prep community ONLY - no bulk or outsider sales (May NOT join)
- Thousands of books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$3, Sun $8/bag
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| Oakley, CA
Oakley Library
Book Nook
118 E. Ruby St.
510-625-2400
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Bookstore
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| Orinda, CA
Orinda Public Library
Friends Bookshop
26 Orinda Way
925-254-2184
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Dec 3; Feb 4, 2027; March 4, 2027; April 1, 2027; May 6, 2027; June 3, 2027
- 10-noon
- 5,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $1
- High value books sold online
- Dealer Day
Bookstore
- Mon-Wed 1-4, Thu 1-6, Fri, Sat 10-4 (closed Sun)
- 10,000 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; .50-$6
- Not picked over; no restrictions.
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| Pacific Grove, CA
Pacific Grove Public Library
550 Central Ave
831-648-5760
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Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 10-9; Fri-Sat 10-5; Sun 1-5
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| Pacifica, CA
Sharp Park Library
104 Hilton Way (at Palmetto)
650-355-5196
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Dec 4 - 5; June
- Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4
- 6,000 books; 100% donated; 65% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2
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| Palo Alto, CA
HUGE BOOK/MEDIA SALE
Friends of the Palo Alto Library
At Cubberley Community Center
4000 Middlefield Road
650-494-1266
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Nov 14 - 15; Dec 12 - 13
- Friends of the Palo Alto Library holds huge sales of gently used books and media on the SECOND SATURDAY and SUNDAY of EVERY MONTH!
- Sales feature over 70,000 books, CDs, DVDs, LPs, games, and puzzles for adults,@ teens, and children.
- 95% of items are donated- NOT library discards - and are carefully sorted by subject and genre.
- Many foreign language materials.
- Very reasonably priced!
- FOPAL now accepts the following forms of payment: cash, checks, credit cards, PayPal, Zelle, and Apple Pay in all 3 sale rooms.
- Masks encouraged! Lower than usual room occupancy numbers maintained in all rooms.
- Saturday Hours
- Main Sale Room (portable bldg. at rear of campus next to tennis courts, north entrance): 11 am - 4 pm
- Children's Book Room (portable bldg. at rear of campus near Greendell Elem and Cubberley track, south entrance): 10 am - 4 pm
- Bargain Room (Cubberley Rooms H-2 and H-3, north entrance) 9:30 am - 4 pm
- Sunday Hours
- All Rooms open 1 pm - 4 pm
- Bargain Room: 50% off and $5/bag
- For more information about our monthly sales, maps and directions, making donations, volunteering for FOPAL, or to sign up for our PRE-SALE NEWSLETTER ANNOUNCING SPECIALS, please visit our website at www.fopal.org
Jan 9 - 10, 2027; Feb 13 - 14, 2027; March 13 - 14, 2027; April 10 - 11, 2027; May 8 - 9, 2027; June 12 - 13, 2027; July 10 - 11, 2027; Aug 14 - 15, 2027
- Friends of the Palo Alto Library holds huge sales of gently used books and media on the SECOND SATURDAY and SUNDAY of EVERY MONTH!
- Sales feature over 70,000 books, CDs, DVDs, LPs, games, and puzzles for adults,@ teens, and children.
- 95% of items are donated- NOT library discards - and are carefully sorted by subject and genre.
- Many foreign language materials.
- Very reasonably priced!
- FOPAL now accepts the following forms of payment: cash, checks, credit cards, PayPal, Zelle, and Apple Pay in all 3 sale rooms.
- Masks encouraged! Lower than usual room occupancy numbers maintained in all rooms.
- Saturday Hours
- Comic Book Sale - 8,000+ comics, 25 cents each (in front of Main Room): 10 am - 2 pm
- Main Sale Room (portable bldg. at rear of campus next to tennis courts, north entrance): 11 am - 4 pm
- Children's Book Room (portable bldg. at rear of campus near Greendell Elem and Cubberley track, south entrance): 10 am - 4 pm
- Bargain Room (Cubberley Rooms H-2 and H-3, north entrance) 9:30 am - 4 pm
- Sunday Hours
- All Rooms open 1 pm - 4 pm
- Bargain Room: 50% off and $5/bag
- For more information about our monthly sales, maps and directions, making donations, volunteering for FOPAL, or to sign up for our PRE-SALE NEWSLETTER ANNOUNCING SPECIALS, please visit our website at www.fopal.org
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| Petaluma, CA
Petaluma Regional Library
100 Fairgrounds Dr.
707-364-4526
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Feb 8 - 9, 2027
- Sun 1-5, Mon 10-2
- Preview: Sat 1-5, Friends, join at door
- 4,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $2/spine inch
- Higher value books sold online and in Friends store
- Credit cards accepted
Bookstore
- Mon-Fri noon-5, Sat noon-4
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| Pinole, CA
Pinole Library
2935 Pinole Valley Rd
510-758-2741
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Ongoing
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| Pittsburg, CA
Pittsburg Library
80 Power Ave.
925-427-8390
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Bookstore
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| Pleasant Hill, CA
Pleasant Hill Library
2 Monticello Ave
925-349-0883
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 11-5, Fri, Sat 10-4
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| Pleasant Hill, CA
Pleasant Hill Library
1750 Oak Park Blvd
925-440-2900
(at corner of Oak Park Blvd. and Monte Cresta Ave)
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 11-5, Fri, Sat 10-4
- 600+ books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; $2 & up
- Newest & best stock
- Some higher priced books removed for sale online
Credit cards accepted
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| Pleasant Hill, CA
Pleasant Hill Library Book Store
955 Contra Costa Blvd
925-349-9620
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 11-5, Fri, Sat 10-4
- 2,500 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; $1-$20
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| Pleasanton, CA
Friends of Pleasanton Library
400 Old Bernal Ave
925-931-3400
(Hwy 680 - Bernal exit)
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March
- Wed 1-7pm, Thu, Fri 10-4, Sat 9:30-12:30 and 1-3
- Preview: Wed 10:30-1, Friends only
- 15,000 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; $.50-$2; Sat 1pm: $10/bag provided
- Some books removed to sell online
- No scanners; use of strollers discouraged
- Credit cards accepted
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| Redwood City, CA
Encore Books on the Square
San Mateo County History Museum
2200 Broadway
650-299-0104 x 234
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Bookstore
- Sat 10-3
- 25,000 books; 100% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; $1-$4
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| Redwood City, CA
Friends Bookstore
1044 Middlefield Rd
650-780-7026
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Bookstore
- Daily during library hours
- 5,000 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; .50-$4
- Some books sold online
- Credit cards accepted
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| Rohnert Park, CA
Rohnert Park Library
6250 Lynne Conde Way
707-584-9121
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Bookstore
- Mon-Sat 10-5, Wed 10--7:30
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| Salinas, CA
John Steinbeck Library
Book Boutique
350 Lincoln Ave
831-758-7311
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Ongoing
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| San Anselmo, CA
Friends of San Anselmo Library
Town Books
411 San Anselmo Ave
415-407-3855
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March
- no buyer restrictions
- Sale in Bookstore
Bookstore
- Tue-Sat 10-4
- 4,000+ books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; $5-$8
- Some books sold online
- Credit cards accepted
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| San Carlos, CA
San Carlos Public Library
610 Elm St.
833-937-7625
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Nov 15; Dec 20; Jan 17, 2027; Feb 21, 2027; March 21, 2027; April 18, 2027; May 16, 2027; June 20, 2027; July 18, 2027; Aug 15, 2027
- Sun 1-4
- 9,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .50-$2
- About 1% books removed to sell online
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| San Francisco, CA
Hospice by the Bay
at Book Passage
1 Ferry Bldg, #42
415-526-5500
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Bookstore
- Mon-Fri 9-8, Sat 8-7, Sun 9-7
- Paperbacks 1/2 off printed price; hardcovers 1/3 off printed price
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| San Francisco, CA
Patrick J. Dowling Library
Irish Cultural Centre of California
United Irish Cultural Center
2700 45th Ave
415-661-2798
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Ongoing
- Thu-Sat 1:30-4:30
- Donated books (hard and soft cover) that we already have in our collection. Most of them pertain to Ireland and Irish America. As we sift through more boxes of donated books, we add more books to the sale. All proceeds go to the library. Casj/checks only
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| San Francisco, CA
Friends of the San Francisco Public Library
Donation Center
1630 17th St
415-522-8603
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Dec 4 - 5; Jan 1 - 2, 2027; Feb 5 - 6, 2027; March 5 - 6, 2027; April 2 - 3, 2027; April 30 - May 1, 2027; Aug 6 - 7, 2027
- Fri, Sat noon-5
- 5,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $3-$6
- Some high value books removed for online sale
- Credit cards accepted
June 5, 2027
- Sat noon-5
- Preview: Sat 11-noon; Friends, join at door
- 12,000 books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $3-$6
- Highest value books removed for online sale
- Credit cards accepted
July
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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| San Francisco, CA
Episcopal Church of the Incarnation
1750 29th Ave
415-564-2324
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June
- Fri, Sat 10-2
- 4,000+ books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$3
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| San Francisco (Grove St), CA
Friends Bookstore Main
San Francisco Public Library
30 Grove St
415-557-4238
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu, Sat 10-5, Fri, Sun noon-6
- 100% donated; 50% hardcover; $2-$6
- High value books removed for online sales
- Credit cards accepted
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| San Francisco (Larkin St), CA
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin St.
415-626-7500
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Ongoing
- Every Wednesday 11-3
- no buyer restrictions; 3,000+ Books, CDs, DVDs; Everything is $5 or less
- Some books are removed
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| San Francisco (SF State), CA
Booksale Room
J. Paul Leonard Library
San Francisco State University
1630 Holloway Ave
415-338-2408
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Bookstore
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| San Jose, CA
West Valley Branch Library
1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd.
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Nov 14 - 15
- Sat 10-4, Sun noon-3
- Preview: Sat 9-10, Friends, join at door
- 10,000+ books; 80% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; Sat: .25-$5 Sun $5/bag (bring own bags; price adjusted for larger bags)
- A few books removed to sell online
Ongoing
- Library hours
- .25-$1
- Restocked weekly
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| San Jose, CA
Santa Teresa Library
290 International Circle
408-808-3068
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Feb
- Sat 10-2
- 1,500 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; 2pm bag sale
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 400 books; sorted; .25-$1
- Books added daily
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| San Jose, CA
Evergreen Branch Library
2635 Aborn Rd.
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July
- Sat 10-3
- 1,000+ books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25 - .50 children's, all other $1/inch
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| San Jose, CA
Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd.
408-808-3000
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May 1, 2027
- Sat 10-4
- Preview: Fri 4-5, Friends, join at door $5-$10
- 5,000+ books; 98% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; teachers 20% discount; Sat 3pm: $5/bag
Ongoing
- Library hours
- .50 or $1
- Located at far right side of Library; near fireplace
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| San Jose, CA
Cambrian Branch Library
1780 Hillsdale Ave
408-808-3080
(near Ross Ave)
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Jan 1 - Dec 21, 2025 Ongoing
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| San Jose, CA
Pearl Avenue Library
4270 Pearl Ave
408-808-3053
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 100 books; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1
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| San Jose, CA
Bascom Branch Library
1000 S Bascom Ave
408-808-3077
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Feb 13, 2027; May 15, 2027
- Sat 10-2
- Thousands of books; 80% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; 1pm: $5/bag
- Credit cards, Zelle and Venmo accepted
Ongoing
- Library hours - Nook sale in the lobby
- Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's 3/$1
- Restocked regularly
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| San Jose (Almaden), CA
Almaden Branch Library
6445 Camden Ave
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April 3, 2027
- Sat 9-2:30
- Thousands of books; 98% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions
- Textbooks may have been sold online
- PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BAG
- Credit cards accepted
Ongoing
- Community Center hours
- Lobby Sale Area off Community Center Lobby
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| San Jose (Edenvale), CA
Edenvale Library
101 Branham Lane E
408-799-3262
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 2,000+ books; 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; some specials $2 and up
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| San Jose (Rose Garden), CA
Rose Garden Branch Library
1580 Naglee Ave
408-808-3070
(Corner of Dana and Naglee)
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Thousands of books; .50-$5
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| San Jose (Willow Glen), CA
Willow Glen Branch Library
1157 Minnesota Ave
408-998-2022
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Jan; April; July
- Sat 10-4
- 2,500 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1/inch
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| San Leandro, CA
San Leandro Public Library
300 Estudillo Ave
510-577-3971
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April 3 - 4, 2027
- Fri 11-4, Sat 9-4
- Preview: Fri 9-11; Friends; join at door
- 10,000 books; 100% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Sat: $5/bag (9-11: Friends; 11-4: all)
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| San Lorenzo, CA
San Lorenzo Library
395 Paseo Grande (near Hesperian Blvd)
510-670-6283
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Ongoing
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| San Mateo, CA
The Thrift Shop
Episcopal Church of St. Matthew
Baldwin Ave. & El Camino Real
650-344-0921
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Bookstore
- Daily 10-2
- A part of the Thrift Shop contains book selections
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| San Pablo, CA
San Pablo Library
2300 El Portal Dr
510-374-3998
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Restocked weekly
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| San Rafael, CA
Friends Books
1016 C Street
(Between 4th & 5th Avenue)
415-453-1443
(3 blocks from library)
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Bookstore
- Tue-Sat 10:30 to 4:30
- 20,000 books; 99% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; $1 & up, most $5-$15; expensive art books, sets often more
- Friends of the San Rafael Public Library
- All books are donated; our shop offers the best of our selections.
- 20,000 books.The shop has been refreshed with hundreds of new titles this Summer.
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| San Ramon, CA
San Ramon Library
100 Montgomery St.
925-978-2850
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Bookstore
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| Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara City Library
2635 Homestead Rd
408-615-2987
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Nov 20 - 23; Jan 15 - 18, 2027; Feb 19 - 22, 2027; March 19 - 22, 2027; April 16 - 19, 2027; May 14 - 17, 2027; June 18 - 21, 2027; July 16 - 19, 2027; Aug 20 - 23, 2027
- Fri 3:30-5:30, Sat 10-2, Sun 1-3
- Preview: Fri noon-1 and Sat 9-10am, Friends; buy membership on website
- 1,000+ books; 90% donated; 85% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .25-$3
- Non-fiction books over $10 sold online. Fiction books generally are not checked for special value.
- Credit cards accepted
Bookstore
- Mon-Sat
- 1,700 books; 85% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; .50 & up
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| Santa Clara, CA
Northside Library
695 Moreland Way
408-615-2987
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Next to customer service desk
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| Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz Central Branch Library
224 Church St
831-427-7716
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Bookstore
- Sun 1-4, Mon-Thu 10-6, Fri, Sat 10-4
- 500 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted
- No restrictions. Rare books sold online. Credit cards accepted.
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| Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa Central Library
211 E St
707-308-3020 x1541
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Dec 11 - 13; Feb 19 - 21, 2027; April 16 - 18, 2027
- Fri noon-5:30, Sat 10-5:30, Sun 1-4:30
- Preview: Fri 10-noon, Friends; join at door
- 10,000 books; 95% donated; 35% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
- A few books sold online
- Credit cards accepted
Ongoing
- Library hours
- Ongoing sales held in the Central Library
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| Santa Rosa, CA
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
150 Coddingtown Center
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Ongoing
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| Santa Rosa, CA
Rincon Valley Library
6959 Montecito Blvd
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Ongoing
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| Saratoga, CA
Book-Go-Round book store
14410 Oak St.
408-867-5552
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Bookstore
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| Saratoga, CA
Saratoga Library
13650 Saratoga Ave.
408-867-5552
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Jan; Feb 6 - 7, 2027; April 17 - 18, 2027; July
- Sat 10-5:30, Sun 10-4
- Thousands of books; 100% donated; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50/book, Sun $5/bag
- Paperbacks
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| Sausalito, CA
Sausalito Library
City Hall Bldg.
420 Litho St (2nd floor)
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Bookstore
- Mon, Wed 10-1, Sat noon-3
- 40,000 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; Most $10 or less
- Credit cards accepted
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| Sebastopol, CA
Sebastopol Regional Library
held at: Sebastopol Center for the Arts
282 S. High St.
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Jan 13 - 17, 2027; May 12 - 16, 2027
- Wed 5-8 (no scanners), Thu, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-2, Sun 10-1
- 3,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .25-$1; Fri half price, Sat $5/bag, Sun FREE BOOKS
- Some books removed to sell online
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| South San Francisco, CA
South San Francisco Main Library
901 Civic Campus Way
650-515-0004
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April
- Sat, Sun 10-4
- 3,000 books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $10/bag or BYOB
- Some items of higher value removed
- Credit cards accepted
Ongoing
- Library hours
- Hundreds of books, new items daily. Mostly hardcover
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| Sunnyvale, CA
Friends of Sunnyvale Public Library
665 W Olive Ave
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Nov 21 - 22; Jan 16 - 17, 2027; March 20 - 21, 2027; May 15 - 16, 2027; July 17 - 18, 2027
- Sat 10-3, Sun noon-3
- Preview: Sat 9am Members preview, join at door
- 2,000 books; 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$10
- High value books removed to sell online
- Credit cards accepted
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| Sunnyvale, CA
Sunnyvale Library
665 W. Olive Ave
408-730-7300
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Most books gift quality; refilled daily.
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| Tracy, CA
Tracy Library
20 E. Eaton
209-831-4255
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Ongoing
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| Vacaville, CA
Cultural Center Library
1020 Ulatis Dr
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Bookstore
- Wed, Thu, Sat 10-4
- 1,500 books; 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; $1-$5
- Credit cards accepted
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| Vallejo, CA
JFK Library
505 Santa Clara St.
707-552-0104
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 1,000 books; 80% donated; 50% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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| Walnut Creek, CA
Ygnacio Valley Library
2661 Oak Grove Rd.
925-938-1481
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Jan; May
- Sat 10-5
- Preview: Fri 6-8pm, Friends; join at door
- 6,000 books; 100% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .50-$2; Sat 4pm $5/bag (bags provided)
- No scanners
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| Walnut Creek, CA
Walnut Creek Library
1644 N Broadway
925-977-3340
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Dec 12; March; Aug
- Sat 10-3:30
- Preview: Fri 3-4:30pm, Friends; join at door
- 7,500 books; 99% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
- Some books sold online.
- Credit cards accepted
Bookstore
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| Walnut Creek, CA
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1924 Trinity Ave
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May
- Sat 9-4, Sun 11-4
- 4,500 books; 100% donated; 20% hardcover; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
- Some books offered online, but also available at sale
- Rummage sale at same time and location
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| Windsor, CA
Windsor Library
9291 Old Redwood Hwy (Bldg. 100)
707-838-1020
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Ongoing
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| Woodside, CA
Woodside Library
3140 Woodside Road
650-851-0147
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Hundreds of books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Most $1-$2
- Cash, check, Venmo accepted
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| Yountville, CA
Yountville Library
6550 Yount St. (next to Town Hall)
707-944-1888
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Ongoing
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| Westport, CT
BIG FALL SALE
Westport Library
20 Jesup Rd. (off US Rte 1)
203-952-0070
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Nov 6 - 9
Our next Big Book Sale Event
FALL 2026
Friday, November 6 to Monday, November 9, 2026
INSIDE THE WESTPORT LIBRARY
Once again, there will be thousands of gently used books in over 50 categories, for adults and children of all ages, plus antiquarian and vintage children’s books, audio books, CDs, vintage vinyl, DVDs, ephemera, and framed artworks.
Event hours, information about featured specials, and other event details will be posted here approximately six weeks before the event.
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| Gainesville, FL
Friends of the Library - Alachua County Library District
Book House
430 North Main St.
352-375-1676
(Across from Truist Bank)
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April 17 - 21, 2027
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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| Baton Rouge, LA
60,000 Books!
Friends of the LSU Libraries Book Bazaar
LSU John M. Parker Agricultural Coliseum
South Stadium Drive at Highland Road
225-578-5925
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April 22 - 24, 2027
- The Annual Friends Book Bazaar
- Presented by Friends of the LSU Libraries
- April 22 through 24, 2027
- Thursday 9 am to 7 pm
- Friday 9 am to 7 pm
- Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
- More than 60,000 new and used books plus CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records!
- Important! No previewing or online sales prior to Book Bazaar!
- Collectors' Area continues to offer rare and many books of special interest!
- Huge assortment of books about military history, art, Louisiana and the South
- Cash, checks, debit and credit cards. Also Venmo, PayPal and Apple Pay
- Attention dealers! Scanners are allowed at TABLES ONLY!
- Free admission and parking
- Huge arena! Many books on display!
- Book Bazaar proceeds benefit LSU Libraries https://lib.lsu.edu/friends#bookbazaar
- Facebook: Friends LSU Libraries
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| New Orleans, LA
Symphony Book Fair 2027
University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena
6801 Franklin Avenue
504-861-2004
Enter the sale under Ramp 1 (which faces Franklin Ave)
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May
Watch this spot for details on this great sale!
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